Strike the Right Key

Maybe a keyboard doesn't sound like the sort of gift that inspires squeals of delight come holiday time, but at least you know it's something the recipients are going to use every day. And MacAlly's iKey Slim is the kind of keyboard they'll enjoying using. The $30 (compare latest prices) peripheral is a direct descendant of the company's popular IceKey keyboard, complete with low-profile laptop-style keys, media controls (volume up and down, mute, eject), and two built-in USB 2.0 ports. At just $30, the iKey Slim shows that a decent keyboard doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.